8 Weird Gadgets to Geek Out Your Workout

There's no shortage of apps and activity trackers to monitor basic workouts. But what if you need all the data about your rock climb, weightlifting, or personal hydration? The niche fitness gadgets are coming.

Push Band

Push Band

Price: $149

This fitness tracker will help you get ripped. The Push Band slips over your forearm and connects to an app. You can plan a lifting workout—say, shooting for 50 reps in 20 minutes—and have the band keep track for you. It also tracks information such as your balance, explosive lifts, tempo, and speed. As with most fitness bands, you can share the results with friends and push the results out to Facebook or Twitter.

The Hug

The Hug

Price: $65-$70

Currently in an alpha stage with testers, The Hug is an armband for your water bottle. As you work out, the device tracks how often you are hydrating. It syncs to a smartphone via Bluetooth, so you can check to see if you are drinking enough water during a workout. The app analyzes your bottle movements for each sip against the hydration levels you need for your age, weight, and even the local temperature in your area. No exact ship date has been announced yet.